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COVE KOMBUCHA : Fermented Drinks Go Mainstream

Kombucha, an ancient Chinese fermented drink has many benefits to your health such as promoting good digestion, boosting your energy, and is a great healthy drinks alternative. Others benefits including stronger immune system and reducing cholesterol level.

Ryan MacLellan, owner of Cove Kombucha says tha the tried kombucha tea from the very first batch he made. He enjoyed it so much it turned into a passion.

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After trying different types and sharing it with friends and family, his brother suggested he set up shop at the Halifax Seaport Farmer’s Market, where he has been selling his wares for four months.

“I got my first degree in physics and general sciences, so I’ve always been interested in science. Then I got into food, and food photography, for a few years. The idea of growing your own food and having it alive when you are eating it — living people eating living things — it was pretty cool. It got me hooked. Coming from a science background, that’s my jam,” says MacLellan.

“I would say health benefits is a big factor. I like to think of it as the perfect solution to the sugar craze our society seems to be going through. It’s a product that is low in sugar, it’s rich in probiotics,” says MacLellan.